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Rare Antique Yellow Banded Elbow Venetian Millefiori Trade Bead
Rare Antique Yellow Banded Elbow Venetian Millefiori Trade Bead
Enhance your collection with this rare, antique Venetian yellow-banded elbow millefiori bead, a remarkable example of early 1900s craftsmanship. This mosaic trade bead, handcrafted in Venice, Italy, carries an enduring legacy as part of the African trade. The bead’s vivid yellow bands and intricate millefiori patterns showcase the mastery of Venetian glass artisans and add a touch of history to any collection.
Size:
- Length: 34 mm
- Diameter: 9 mm
Condition:
- Excellent - Remarkably well-preserved for its age, with no visible damage or repairs.
Venetian millefiori beads like this one were meticulously crafted by layering and fusing glass canes to create vibrant, mosaic-like patterns. Once fashioned in Venice, these beads journeyed across continents as valuable trade items, particularly cherished in Africa, where they symbolized wealth and status. Such beads played a key role in trade throughout Ghana and West Africa, adding rich cultural and historical significance to every piece.
Add this unique Venetian elbow bead to your collection and own a piece of history that celebrates the vibrant legacy of African trade beads.
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